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18 Pounds of Horse Tranquilizer Seized by CBP Officers in Chicago
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection On April 12, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago seized three shipments containing Xylazine, a dangerous Veterinary sedative increasingly found mixed with opioids. The packages, arriving from China...
This Fuzzy Hummingbird Chick May Be in Disguise—as a Caterpillar
Source: Science.Org In March 2024, biologists in Panama discovered a remarkable example of mimicry while observing a white-necked jacobin hummingbird nest. Upon hatching, a chick displayed long, downy feathers and behavior that made it resemble a venomous caterpillar....
Aquatic Veterinarian Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan Helps Keep OSU’s Research Fish Healthy
Source: Oregon State University Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan, associate attending veterinarian for aquatics at Oregon State University, oversees the health and welfare of thousands of fish and aquatic animals used in research across campus. Appointed in 2024, his role...
Pet Ownership is Rising Nationwide. Charleston Vets are Facing Burn Out Trying to Keep Up.
Source: The Post and Courier Fear Free, known for its pet-focused education and certification programs, has partnered with AI-driven feline health company Sylvester.ai to enhance low-stress Veterinary care. The collaboration integrates Sylvester.ai’s technology...
Industry Partnership Aims to Enhance Feline Care Through AI
Source: Veterinary Practice News Fear Free, known for its pet-focused education and certification programs, has partnered with AI-driven feline health company Sylvester.ai to enhance low-stress Veterinary care. The collaboration integrates Sylvester.ai’s technology...
Three Dog Bakery Sues Franchisee, Claiming Breach of Contract and Theft of Trade Secrets
Source: Kansas City Business Journal Three Dog Bakery LLC has filed a lawsuit against Arkansas franchisees Robert and Paula Critselous and their company, Crit Inc., alleging breach of contract and theft of trade secrets. The Critselouses, who operated a Bentonville...
ADM and Mitsubishi Explore “Strategic” Alliance in Agriculture
Source: Just Food Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance focused on the agriculture value chain. The collaboration aims to strengthen global food and agriculture...
Bill to Expand Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas Reintroduced
Source: National Hog Farmer The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act is bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Adrian Smith, John Larson, Michelle Fischbach, and Jimmy Panetta, with a Senate companion bill from Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith. The bill aims...
World of the Cat 2025
Source: Hill's Veterinary Academy The "World of the Cat 2025" report highlights the growing interest in feline medicine, driven by an estimated global population of 220–373 million pet cats. It provides insights into current trends and developments within the feline...
US Judge Dismisses Most of Consumer Lawsuit Over Veterinary Service Prices
Source: Reuters A U.S. judge has dismissed most claims in a consumer lawsuit against Idexx Laboratories, a Veterinary diagnostic testing company, which was accused of inflating animal healthcare costs through exclusive contracts with veterinarians. Chief U.S. District...
USDA to Distribute Rabies Vaccine for Wildlife in Tennessee, Virginia
Source: WJHL The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with health departments in Tennessee and Virginia, is distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to curb the westward spread of rabies, particularly among...
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 Detected in Multiple Runnels County Rabbits
Source: Big Country Homepage Multiple black-tailed jackrabbits in Runnels County, Texas, have tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2), marking the 35th confirmed county in Texas since March 2020. The disease affects both wild and domestic...
How Bats Avoid Crashing into One Another
Source: Popular Science Scientists have discovered how bats avoid crashing into each other when emerging in dense swarms from caves: they adapt their echolocation behavior. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers tracked...
Wildlife Injuries on the Rise as Urban Development Forces Animals Closer to Pets
Source: WPTV Four baby opossums are recovering at the Animal Hospital of West Port St. Lucie after their mother was fatally injured in a dog attack and had to be euthanized. The incident occurred when local resident Lori Isenhower’s dog found and attacked the mother...
U.S. Honeybee Deaths Soar, and Grocery Store Bills Could Take the Hit
Source: NBC News Honeybee populations across the U.S. are declining at unprecedented rates, with commercial beekeepers reporting a 62% loss from June to February, according to a survey by Project Apis m. This sharp drop threatens crop pollination and could lead to...
US Judge Dismisses Most of Consumer Lawsuit Over Veterinary Service Prices
Source: Reuters A U.S. judge has dismissed most of a consumer lawsuit against Idexx Laboratories, a Veterinary diagnostics company accused of inflating the cost of animal health services through exclusive contracts with veterinary practices. Chief U.S. District Judge...
USU Working to Combat Veterinarian Shortage with New Veterinary Program
Source: KSL News Radio 102.7FM Utah State University (USU) has launched a new 4-year Veterinary degree program—the first and only veterinary school in Utah—aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing veterinarian shortage. Previously part of a joint program...
The Latest Policy Issues on the Veterinary Horizon
Q1 and Q2 started off with a bang addressing old and new issues commanding attention from the pet healthcare industry, Veterinary professionals, and Veterinary educators. This month’s column will catch readers up on three issues under the spotlight, with two of the...
The Silent Weight of Being a Hard Worker in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine is filled with passionate, committed professionals—technicians, assistants, veterinarians, client service representatives, educators, researchers, and more—who often go above and beyond for their patients, clients, colleagues, or cause. If you’ve...
Thrive Pet Healthcare Secures New Financing Providing $350+ Million of Enhanced Liquidity to Drive Future Growth
Source: PR Newswire Thrive Pet Healthcare, a national network of over 360 Veterinary hospitals, has completed a new financing transaction that provides over $350 million in enhanced liquidity and extends the maturity of all its debt instruments. The transaction, fully...
The Good, Bad, and Funny Updates From The Global Pet Expo and The Pet Summit
I’m calling this month’s updates “The Good, Bad, and Funny” because there is so much information to pass along from The Global Pet Expo and The Pet Summit – most of it is good! The Global Pet Expo is a good meeting to discover new and innovative pet products, uncover...
Investing in Vets: Why Human Connection is the Best ROI
The Veterinary profession is no longer just about animals and the people who love them. It’s also about spreadsheets, EBITDA margins, and multi-year investment cycles. Over the past 15 to 20 years, private equity and venture capital have flooded into the Veterinary...
New Texas A&M, VetRec Collaboration to Support Increased Efficiency At Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Source: PR Newswire The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has partnered with VetRec, a leading Veterinary AI assistant, to modernize clinical operations at its Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). This collaboration...
Navigating Compensation and Benefit Negotiations: A Guide for New and Experienced Veterinarians
As I’m wrapping up teaching at a few Veterinary schools this year, I’m getting a lot of questions around tips for navigating contract negotiations. While this article is hopefully timely for new graduates, the principles and strategies are universal and can be...
A Commonsense Approach to Setting Veterinary Fees
Setting fees in a Veterinary practice is no walk in the park. It’s one of the trickiest tasks a practice owner faces. Charge too little, and with rising costs, your profits dwindle to the “running on fumes” zone (not fun). Charge too much, and you risk being labeled...